1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor

1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor

Simplify your trash collecting and recycling efforts with this built-in trash compactor. Selecting the Solid Pack™ Control allows you to reduce trash volume by up to 80%. Not only will you use fewer bags, but with the odor management system, the trash compactor helps keep your kitchen odor free. The new design includes a fully integrated front panel.

Features

1/3 HP Motor

Solid Pack™ Control with 5:1 Compaction Ratio

Reduces waste volume by up to 80% allowing the compactor to condense the amount of garbage that would fill five trash bags into one bag.

Professionally-Inspired Design

Combines a bold blend of professionally-inspired styling with sleek touches for the home. This trash compactor features Satin Textured Handles and the KitchenAid® Badge, a symbol of uncompromised quality.

Whisper Quiet® Plus

Helps to maintain a quiet home environment while the compactor is running.

Odor Management System

To minimize unpleasant odors, this compactor features the combination of a fan and charcoal filter to help trap odors.

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Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nellen from
Great trash compactorI put in a brand new kitchen during a total remodel of the first floor of my home. I have had previous trash compactors in the past and always liked the connivence of having 1 bag of garbage per week. This Kitchen Aid has a couple of features that really impress: regular compacting and solid locked cycle and 2 types of air fresheners. So far I am very pleased with its use. With any trash compactor, I have had 2 before this from a different brand, it takes a bit getting used to getting the bag in the machine properly but once you master that its easy to use. Just have to teach your family members how to open and use gently!

Date published: 2017-08-11

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Sakina from
My second one...I personally trust Kitchenaid products. I have always had good luck with this brand and quality. The trash compactor that I used to own (we moved so I could not take my beloved trash compactor with me) was great. No problems. All perfect. Then when we moved into our new home, I could not find the same model so I had buy whichever there is available and I must say this one.....not so good. Its the same model I bought for my son. I should have used my son's more before I bought mine. The problem is the pedal. I don't know why but that pedal has caused more problems. I miss my other Kitchenaid trash compactor.

Date published: 2016-09-16

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Mazy from
Difficult to remove a full bag.Just remodeled kitchen and replaced 10yr. old KitchenAid trash masher with new one. Not nearly the same quality. Did they start making them offshore? When the bag is full, there's a lever on the side that you push forward, which unlocks the bag compartment from the door, allowing the side to swing open, which makes bag removal easier. However, on this unit, it is nearly impossible to push the lever forward to loosen the cabinet, so that the bag must be pulled out without being able to expand the cabinet - very difficult. Would never buy again until this defect is remedied.

Date published: 2016-06-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mindy from
Replaced a 30+ year old compactor with this compactor.I had a Whirlpool trash compactor for over 30 years and was sad to see it finally die. I researched and decided on this kitchen aid unit. It is awesome. Works smoother than my other unit and is all stainless steel which is attractive. Is very quiet when it compacts. The only thing negative I could say is that the handle is unnecessary. Everything is operated with your foot. People who don't know the unit tend to grab the handle to try and yank it open possibly causing harm to the unit. It would be more attractive without it too!

Date published: 2017-04-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pam from
My First Time Owning a Trash Compacter!We remodeled our kitchen after 20 years living in our dream home. I was tired of having a trash can sitting around in the kitchen and didn't want the looks of an overflowing trash bag to take away from my new kitchen. I researched brands for a good month before deciding on a Kitchen Aid compactor in brushed stainless steel. It looks incredible! Modern and function coming together perfectly. It's efficiency amazes me as I have gone from 3-4 plastic bags of trash to just one compact bag every week. No more messy look or odors to be concerned about either. Just open, close and compact. The noise is not a distraction either, actually quieter than my dishwasher! I love all of my Kitchen Aid products and definitely would recommend the Kitchen Aid brand to anyone

Date published: 2016-10-08

Rated 4 out of
5 by
BUDDY from
Attractive and EfficientI have always wanted a trash compactor. I think that the kitchen looks great without those plastic tied up trash bags. It is a new experience for me I have only had it for one month. I think it is one of the best purchases I have made for my household. It is very effective and very attractive. Our KitchenAid trash compactor is a part of daily routine cleaning and controlling trash and garbage.
It really is an aid in my kitchen.

Date published: 2016-11-29

Rated 4 out of
5 by
mauij7 from
Not as powerful as previous model, but worksWe had a KitchenAid trash compactor in our last house that was still working like new after 16 years. We've only owned this compactor for a few weeks so our feedback is limited but so far it seems like this unit doesn't compact as well as the older one did. It works but I'm not sure the force is still there like it was. But it does work and these are a dying breed of appliance. In fact the salesman at Home Depot said he couldn't remember the last time he sold one. But we like having them and they do eliminate the need for a free standing trash can. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Date published: 2018-09-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
bullit98 from
An excellent addition!!!Why our current home had no garbage compactor is beyond me. Every modern amenity in our kitchen, and no garbage compactor? A crime...especially to the one who had to keep taking the garbage out every frickin day, …..me. So, my XMAS present this year was a trash compactor. Sounds crazy....but I love this thing. It fit perfectly under the counter top where the two cans that rolled out used to be. It looks great, and operates very efficiently...and with much less noise during operation than my last one. This even has a little fan/scent you can engage.....good feature. Well, it's been two weeks now...and even with guests over this holiday season...we lasted two weeks until this had to be emptied. Merry Christmas to me....:-)

Date published: 2018-12-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Khol from
Absolutely Awesome!This trash compactor is absolutely amazing! Since we purchased it about a year ago I have only had to take the trash out four times. The average trash bag will literally go about THREE MONTHS before needing to be replaced.
For full disclosure, we do recycle so that does funnel a fair amount of cereal boxes, milk jugs, junk mail, etc. to the recycling bin rather than into the compactor. We also compost and have a garbage disposal so old food ends up either of those locations rather than the compactor which minimizes any odors coming from the trash.
I am fairly confident even a person that does not recycle or compost could go a month or two before having to take out the trash. Because of how well this unit performs. There is a feature call "Solid Pack" that will keep the ram down when the power button is kicked not raise it until it is kicked a second time. This allows it to more tightly compact the trash and is how we can fit three months worth of trash in a single bag.
The other great thing about this compactor is that you can operate it with just your feet so if your hands are full or covered in filth you can still open the trash, throw away the garbage, push it shut with your knee, and start the compactor all without every having to use your hands!
If you are on the fence about buying a compactor just go ahead and get this one. You will absolutely love it and never know how you lived without one before!

Date published: 2017-04-09

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Lazy M from
ImprovingI got this machine to replace my previous model from 2008. Since I was unhappy with the previous model, I was worried. This one is a little better, but there are some issues I wish I didn't have to worry about. The main one is that the door latch that allows you to swing the trash holder down, can't properly secure itself. So the door gets wobbly and if you don't check it every time before trying to operate the compacting function, you get a stuttering sound from the ram. So, there is still more work to be done. I did try using the trash swing down, and I almost spilled trash all over the floor, so I am not a fan of that function. But I do prefer, overall, to have a compactor. I would only recommend to a friend with reservations.